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Major League GitHub: The Open Source Talent Leaderboard

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Michael AssrafMichael Assraf
January 29, 2025
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Major League GitHub: The Open Source Talent Leaderboard

Why I Built Major League GitHub (MLG)

Updated: August 2026

Why I Built Major League GitHub (MLG)

Open-source software has always been a driving force behind innovation. It’s where the best engineers collaborate, solve complex problems, and push technology forward. But finding great developers - especially those who actively contribute to open-source projects - can be challenging. I wanted to change that.

Major League GitHub (MLG) is an open-source leaderboard for GitHub contributors, inspired by the structure of Major League Soccer (MLS). It provides an interactive way to explore top open-source contributors by location, programming language, and engagement metrics.

The Idea Behind MLG

Hiring engineers who contribute to open-source projects means getting professionals who are passionate, experienced, and technically excellent. However, the process of identifying top contributors can be time-consuming. While GitHub itself provides some insights, I wanted a way to bridge the gap between hiring and open-source contributions.

MLG does exactly that by:

  • Mapping developers to cities and regions, making it easier to find top contributors nearby.
  • Ranking contributors by activity metrics, such as commits, stars, and engagement.
  • Allowing users to filter by programming language, helping companies and teams discover talent specific to their stack.
  • Bringing a fun, competitive element to open-source, inspired by the way professional sports track and highlight players.

Why This Matters

MLG isn’t just about ranking GitHub contributors. It’s about building a bridge between open-source contributors and organizations looking to hire top talent. By making open-source contributions more visible and accessible, MLG helps developers get the recognition they deserve while helping companies connect with the best engineers in their field.

We’re Hiring!

At Flamingo, we are actively looking to hire top Java engineers with open-source experience to join our team. If you’re an experienced developer passionate about open-source, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Submit your CV here: careers@flamingo.cx

Where to Find It

I encourage open-source developers and companies alike to explore the platform, contribute, and help shape the future of open-source hiring. Let’s make discovering and hiring top talent easier, more transparent, and more fun! 🚀

Michael Assraf

Michael Assraf

Founder and CEO

Hey everyone, I'm Michael - founder and CEO of Flamingo. Before this, I built Vicarius, a cybersecurity company focused on vulnerability remediation, where I raised over $60M in funding. Working closely with service providers through that journey, I saw firsthand how MSPs were losing money to vendor payouts and inefficient systems - and that's when the idea for Flamingo clicked. I set out to build an open-source platform that dramatically increases MSP margins while helping them deliver better service to their clients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Open Source Community

It is a leaderboard that ranks open-source contributors by their public GitHub activity, built to make the people behind widely used projects more visible. The premise is that open-source maintenance is real engineering work and deserves recognisable credit.
It draws on public GitHub contribution data to rank developers, so placement reflects visible work on public repositories. Private contributions are not counted, which means the ranking reads as a view of open-source activity rather than total output.
Because the work is easy to consume and hard to attribute. Ranking makes maintainers discoverable to employers and to teams depending on their projects, and it gives contributors something portable to point at beyond a commit history nobody browses.
Placement follows public GitHub activity, so contributions to public repositories are what register. There is no application step; the ranking reflects the contribution data that is already visible on the platform.

Getting Started

Yes, completely free. Browse vendors and tools, read comparisons, and join community discussions - no cost, no registration required. OpenMSP is community-supported and focused on empowering MSPs to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency through open-source technology.
We help MSPs identify cost-effective alternatives to expensive commercial solutions, provide transparent vendor information, and connect you with proven open-source alternatives. Our platform enables MSPs to make informed decisions about their technology investments.
No account required for browsing vendors, reading comparisons, or accessing community content. Creating a free account with SSO (Microsoft, Google, or Slack) allows you to participate in discussions and save your favorite tools.

Platform Information

OpenMSP is currently community-supported. We focus on providing value to the MSP community first. Any future monetization will keep the core platform free for MSPs while maintaining our independence and commitment to unbiased information.
We focus exclusively on MSP needs with transparent vendor information and open-source alternatives. No vendor partnerships or sponsored listings - just honest, community-driven information to help MSPs make better technology decisions. Our biggest value is our community where MSPs help each other with questions, setup guidance, and sharing real-world experiences.
Our community of MSP professionals helps verify and update information. We also maintain direct research on tools and vendors to ensure accuracy. Community members can report outdated information, and we work to keep everything current.